Sam Cooke: Legend

The story

Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barriers of race, faith and talent. This first-ever biography of the definitive soul singer looks at his extraordinary career and personal life - from his gospel-singing roots through his R&B and pop music career.

Cast & crew

Sam Cooke

Self (archive footage)

Lou Adler

Self

Aretha Franklin

Self

Bobby Womack

Self

Lou Rawls

Self

LP

Lloyd Price

Self

Jeffrey Wright

Narrator (voice)

MW

Mary Wharton

Director

MG

Mick Gochanour

Producer

RK

Robin Klein

Producer